Lesley's Stampin Ground

Wednesday 8 May 2024

Lovely & Sweet

Hi friends,

Black & gold always looks so elegant and I have used this combination with the Lovely & Sweet Stamp set and dies.

I stamped the image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set (#162617) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic Black card (#121688). I added the Gold Embossing Powder (#165678) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). The co-ordinating Lovely & Sweet die (#162626) was used to cut the image.

The gold paper from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Basic Black card. I wrapped the Gold Trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633) around the card front.

I cut the DSP from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (#163393) with one of the Radiating Stitches dies (#161595) and this was also matted with Basic Black card then attached to the card front.

The sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) was stamped with VersaMark & Gold Embossing Powder. A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used to cut the sentiment. This and the floral stamped image were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The retired Festive Pearls were added to the card.

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack

Hello stamping Friends,

If you want something for a quick and easy card you can’t go past the Memories & More cards and the Ephemera packs, which I have used for today’s card.

I have used 2 of the cards from the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card pack (#163318). The larger card was attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). The smaller card was matted with Blackberry Bliss card (#133682) and attached to the card.

The flowers & leaves are from the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack (#163762). These ephemera packs have a great variety of pre-cut images in a variety of colours. This flower wasn’t coloured so I coloured it with Stampin’ Blends using Blackberry Bliss (#154877), Fresh Freesia (#155518) and Petunia Pop (#163828). I used Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (#154902) on the leaves on the floral image and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673) for the flower centres. The larger leaves are also from the Ephemera pack.

The flowers were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) are the embellishments used. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers & leaves.

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Monday 6 May 2024

Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card Pack

Hello & welcome friends,

The Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card pack (#163318) is great for both Scrapbooking and cards. I have chosen 2 of the designs from the pack for this card. These also co-ordinate with the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (#163303) and the Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (#1633314). However I haven’t used the DSP and stamp set on this card.

I matted the 2 pieces from the card pack with Night Of Navy card (#106577) and attached these to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The Lost Lagoon card (#133686) and Crushed Curry card (#131288) were both backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), then cut with a die from the Thoughtful Wishes Dies (#163313). These were attached to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Magnolia Mood stamp set (#163502) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). The sentiment & the Night Of Navy card under the sentiment were cut with Unbounded Love dies (#163383). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The bird embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Saturday 4 May 2024

Thoughtful Expressions

Hi friends,

This flower is from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set (#162815) and coloured with Stampin’ Blends.

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#159228). The flowers were coloured with the Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends (#163828) and the leaves with Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends (#161682). For the flower centre I used Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends (#161673). I cut this image with the now retired Thoughtful Expressions dies.

I stamped the Leaf Collection background stamp (#163610) with VersaMark (#102283) onto Basic White card. I used White Embossing Powder (#165679) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I then very lightly coloured this with Lemon Lime Twist ink (#147147) using a Blending Brush (#153611). I always like to start with the colour lighter and add extra if you want it darker. You can always add colour but difficult to remove it.

I taped a triangle of the Petunia Pop from the 2024-2026 In-Color 6”x6” Designer Series Paper Assortment pack (#163777) to the stamped card front. Then I attached the Petunia Pop Bordered Ribbon (#163785) around the card front. This was matted with the Petunia Pop card (#163802), then attached to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set was stamped with Petunia Pop ink (#163811). The sentiment and the border around the sentiment were cut with a die from Unbounded Love (#163383) This die cuts the 2 pieces so I used the inside part with the sentiment then cut the Petunia Pop card and only used the outside frame. The sentiment was taped to the card and the frame was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The gold trim from the Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633) was attached to the card and the flower was attached on top with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The trio of embellishments are from the 2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems (#163781).

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Friday 3 May 2024

Unbounded Love dies

Hi stamping friends,

I have used 3 of my favourite things on this card - butterflies, purple & gold.

The Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) was matted with Gorgeous Grape card (#147011) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). An Everyday Details die (#162864) was used to create the design in the strip of Gorgeous Grape card then this was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

An Unbounded Love die (#163383) was used to cut the Gold Foil (#132622). This was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). The sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099). This was also cut with the same die and placed inside the gold die cut.

The butterfly is from the Paper Butterfly Accents (#162612). I coloured this with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and Gorgeous Grape ink, using Blending Brushes (#153611). I added some glimmer using the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The butterfly was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The embellishments are the Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842).

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Thursday 2 May 2024

Take To the Sky Suite Collection

Hi & welcome again my friends,

The Take To The Sky Suite Collection (#163832) includes a stamp set, dies, designer paper and embellishments.

The 2 designs from the Take To The Sky 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#163436) were matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577) then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

The plane from the Adventurous Sky stamp set (#163439) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Silver Embossing Powder (#165678) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The plane was then cut with the co-ordinating die from the Adventurous Sky Dies (#163446). The Silver propellers were cut from the Silver & Gold Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper (#162288) and attached to the plane with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

I cut the Basic White card & Night Of Navy card with the Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). I dry embossed the white card with one of the Basics Embossing folders (#161598) and the Night Of Navy card with the So Swirly Embossing Folder (#163791). I lightly daubered the Embossed white card with Night Of Navy ink (#147110).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Adventurous Sky stamp set and stamped with Night Of Navy ink. A die from the Adventurous Sky dies was used to cut the sentiment.

The rectangles were taped to the card. Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach the plane & sentiment. The embellishments are from the Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls (#163416).

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Wednesday 1 May 2024

Adventurous Sky

Hello friends,

The Adventurous Sky dies (#163446) have been used for this aeroplane on this card and great for the male in your life.

The cards used for the aeroplane are Pebbled Path from the Tartan Foil 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162332) and the Silver from the Silver & Gold 12”x12” Adhesive-Backed Glimmer Paper (#162288).

I stamped the grassy image from the Grassy Grove stamp set (#157836) onto the Thoughtful Journey 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#163303). This was then matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577) which I had dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). This was then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).

“Happy Birthday” from the Adventurous Sky stamp set (#163439) was stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110) and cut with a die from the Adventurous Sky dies.

The aeroplane and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The new Annual catalogue is now available. You can see it online here - https://www.stampinup.com.au

If you would like a catalogue (and live in Australia) please contact me and I can send one to you.

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Tuesday 30 April 2024

Everyday Details

Hi friends,

I have used all the beautiful new 2024-2026 In-Colors on today’s card to colour the flowers & leaves. The new Annual Catalogue is available tomorrow (1st May) so make sure you check out all the new products - https://www.stampinup.com.au

I stamped the vase with the flowers from the Everyday Details stamp set (#162861) using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Very Vanilla card (#106550). The vase was coloured with Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (#154904). The flowers were coloured with Petunia Pop Stampin Blends (#163828), Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends (#163824) and Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends (#163827). For the leaves I used Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends (#163825) and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends (#163826). I then fussy cut this stamped image. I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to the flowers, leaves & vase.

I cut the window from the Very Vanilla card front using a Perennial Postage Die (#162607), then dry embossed this with the Basics 3D Embossing Folder (#161598). This was matted with Gold Foil Sheet (#132622).

The Petunia Pop Bordered Ribbon (#163785) was wrapped around the card front, then the card front was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

I cut a piece of the Nature’s Sweetness 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162616) with another of the Perennial Postage dies. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Best Wishes” from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Petunia Pop ink (#163811) and cut with a Perennial Postage die. The sentiment & vase of flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (#162743).

“Love what you do and share what you do.”

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Monday 29 April 2024

Happy Little Things dies

Welcome again friends,

I have had a couple of days away, so sorry for my absence. Today is another easy card, a variation from the last card and also using the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#163303).

The DSP was matted with Cajun Craze card (#121683) and attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550). I used one of the Happy Little Things dies (#163709) to cut the banners. The card used for these are Misty Moonlight (#153086), Peach Pie (#163800), Cajun Craze, Wild Wheat (#161734) and Lost Lagoon (#133686). I dry embossed these banners with one of the Basics Embossing Folders (#161598). These were taped to the DSP.

I cut the detailed leaf using a Thoughtful Wishes die (#163313). This Mossy Meadow card (#133683) was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) so it was easily attached to the card.

“Celebrate” is cut with dies from the Wanted To Say dies (#161594) using Very Vanilla card & Gold Foil Sheet (#132622). The Gold Foil was also backed with Adhesive Sheet. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Thursday 25 April 2024

Thoughtful Journey

Hello friends,

The beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#163303) has been used for the background on today’s easy card.

I matted the DSP with Misty Moonlight card (#153086) and attached this to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550).

I used the Thoughtful Wishes dies 163313) to cut the detailed leaves. These were cut from Gold Foil Sheet (#132622), Petunia Pop card (#163802) and Wild Wheat card (#161734). The gold was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) for ease of attaching, the other pieces were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). Adhesive Sheets would have been ideal for these too.

“Just a Note” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Misty Moonlight ink (#153118) and cut with an Unbounded Love Die (#163383). This was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Wednesday 24 April 2024

Spotlight On Nature Bundle

Hello my friends,

The Spotlight On Nature Bundle (#163581) is already one of my favourites from the new upcoming Annual Catalogue.

I stamped the floral image from the Spotlight On Nature stamp set (#163579) using VersaMark (#102283) and adding Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). This of course needs to be set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This stamped image and the Peach Pie card (#163800) were cut with the Spotlight On Nature dies (#163580). I also stamped the splotches from the same stamp set using Peach Pie ink (#163810) using the stamping off method to achieve a lighter colour. The flowers were coloured with Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends (#163827) and the leaves with Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends (#163826).

The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder (#163789). This works beautifully with these circle dies. The edges of the card front were daubered with Peach Pie ink then attached to the Basic White base card. The larger circle was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Peach Pie ink and cut with a die from the Wild Ferns dies (#162654). The gold ribbon under the sentiment is from the Silver & Gold 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (#161633). The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Monday 22 April 2024

Spotlight On Nature stamp set

Hi & welcome my friends,

Today I am highlighting some of the new products available from 1st May in the new Annual catalogue.

The floral image is from the Spotlight On Nature stamp set (#163579). I stamped this with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) on Basic White card (#159228). I coloured the image with 2 of the new In-Colors - Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends (#163827) and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends (#163826). This card and the Summer Splash card (#163798) were cut with a die from the Everyday Details (#162864).

I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the So Swirly Embossing Folder (#163791) and attached a piece of Peach Pie DSP from the 2024-2026 In-Color 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#163777). This was then matted with the Summer Splash card.

The Peach Pie 3/8” Bordered Ribbon (#163783) was wrapped around the card front. The base card is Basic White.

The sentiment is also from the Spotlight On Nature stamp set and stamped with Peach Pie ink (#163810). This was cut with another die from the Everyday Details. The sentiment and rectangles were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added the shimmer to the flowers & leaves with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The embellishments are from the 2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems (#163781).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Sunday 21 April 2024

Wild Ferns Bundle

Hi friends,

The Wild Ferns Bundle (#162655) used on today’s card consists of the Wild Ferns stamp set (#162648) and the Wild Ferns dies (#162654). The bundle will be retiring, however the stamp set and dies will still be available in the next catalogue, just not as a bundle. Some of these ferns bring back memories of when I was growing up and these ferns grew on various parts the farm.

I stamped the leaves with Old Olive ink (#147090), Garden Green ink (#147089), Cajun Craze ink (#147085 and Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083). These were all cut with the Wild Ferns dies.

I dry embossed a piece of Old Olive card (#106576) with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406) and punched the V’s at each end with a retired Triple Banner Punch. The Very Vanilla card front (#106550) was dry embossed with the Ferns 3D Embossing Folder (#158804). I wrapped the Burlap Ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack (#160386) around the card front and attached the card front to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Thinking Of You” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Old Olive ink. The sentiment and the Crumb Cake card (#121685) under the sentiment were cut with the Wild Ferns dies. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The ferns were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

The retiring products are the Burlap Ribbon and the Go To Greetings stamp set.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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